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What to do with daffs after flowering for bigger and brighter blooms next year
One wrong move could stunt next year’s growth
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5 home appliances you should never plug into an extension cord, according to experts
Although handy, they shouldn't be used for everything
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IKEA has just launched a new smart lamp to change how we light our homes
Offering a variety of lighting options for under £40
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This genius built-in wardrobe instantly doubled the available space in this bedroom
How one piece of furniture changed everything
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Room Decor
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How to decorate rental walls - clever design tricks that are all easy to remove
Brighten up plain walls in a rental home with these tried and tested ways without losing your deposit
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5 golden rules for pattern clashing - design pros on how they create striking schemes
The only rules you need to know for creating a premium-looking design
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Modern bathroom ideas - 13 ways to create a contemporary scheme
Inject contemporary style into your bathroom with these on-trend tile, colour and design tips
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What colours make a small living room look bigger? Elevate your lounge with this trick
These clever colours will make a compact lounge feel bigger
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12 small bathroom tile ideas to turn your compact bathroom into something spectacular
Transform your shower, loo or ensuite with tiles, no matter what the size of the space
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Should you mix and match sofas? Design experts reveal the answer and their styling tips
Eclectic decor is in - but here's how to make mismatched sofas work
What To Buy
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Explore Ideal Home's expert buying guides & reviews
Whether you need a mattress, lawn mower, candle or even a pizza oven, our buying guides will help you find the right items for your home.
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Best mattress 2024 – tried and tested hybrid, memory foam, and pocket spring mattresses
We've reviewed the best mattresses from the biggest brand names, including Emma, Simba, Tempur, Hypnos, Silentnight, and many more. Here's our verdict on which to shop for the best night's sleep
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This colourful kitchen extension is brimming with feel-good factor
With a keen eye for colour, Lisa Potter-Dixon has created a joyful scheme full of character
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‘Renovating this house has been a labour of love…but it puts a smile on my face every day’
Ditching dated décor and introducing rich colours and classic pieces has turned an unloved Victorian property into a luxurious yet homely space
House Manual
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Best heated clothes airers – tried and tested for drying clothes indoors, fast
The best heated clothes airers will speed up indoor drying times during cold or wet weather – here are our top recommendations from Lakeland, Dry:Soon, Minky, Argos, John Lewis, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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LEGO is trialling a brick take-back service – it's the ideal solution to finally declutter your toy storage boxes
Your trash may be someone else's treasure
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Hoover discount codes for April 2024
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Renovation
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How much does a porch cost? A breakdown of what you can expect to pay
We've put together a general ballpark of costs with all the factors that will influence the final price of building a porch
By Katie Sims
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How to make your front door look more attractive – 10 ways to give it kerb appeal
How to make your front door look more attractive, from paint to plants
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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How to get hold of two free tickets to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the NEC Birmingham
Creating your dream home? We have just the thing to help you!
By Rebecca Knight
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The hup! system is revolutionising the way extensions are built – taking projects just days to complete
A home extension complete in less than a week? Yes, really...
By Jullia Joson
DIY
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Dunelm’s scalloped wooden borders are an easy on-trend way to customise old furniture – and prices start at just £12
Personalise your home and embrace the scalloped trend at the same time
By Sara Hesikova
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This viral £10 Amazon hack will make sure your curtains never get stuck again
Say hello to smoothly gliding curtains!
By Sara Hesikova
Gardens
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How do you border a garden cheaply? 5 ways to brighten up your garden borders on a budget
Many of these options are completely free!
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to make pallet furniture – DIY your garden furniture this spring
Build a two-seater garden bench from wooden pallets
By Amy Cutmore
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How to grow a fig tree in a pot to give your garden a Mediterranean look
This is everything you need to know about growing a fig tree in a pot, according to gardening experts
By Sara Hesikova
News & Views
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LEGO is trialling a brick take-back service – it's the ideal solution to finally declutter your toy storage boxes
Your trash may be someone else's treasure
By Jullia Joson
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Are you guilty of this bath mat drying mistake? This is what you should be doing with it between uses
It's time to rethink your drying routine
By Jullia Joson
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Joseph Joseph launches its first cookware – and the revolutionary design is perfect for kitchens short on storage space
The Space cookware range offers a space-saving design like no other
By Sara Hesikova
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Instagram fans are raving over these gorgeous, luxury-looking Aldi candles that are less than £4 each
Scenting your home doesn't have to break the bank
By Jullia Joson